Iqbal Mahmud Muzani

Iqbal Mahmud Muzani (elzatwazira)

Meet Iqbal Mahmud Muzani, also known in the chess world as elzatwazira — a rapid chess player whose rating has seen a rollercoaster ride worthy of a grandmaster’s rollerblade moves! With a peak rapid rating of 578 achieved in December 2024, Iqbal has boldly tangoed with over hundreds of opponents, amassing a near-even score with 136 wins, 135 losses, and a handful of draws.

Playing Style & Strengths

Iqbal’s playing style is quite the mix: a tactician with a penchant for surprise comebacks, boasting a 66.91% comeback rate from losing positions and a respectable 42.92% win rate after losing a piece. He’s not shy about resigning early (23.7% resignation rate — sometimes you gotta know when to fold ’em), but when it comes to endgames, he shows real grit, engaging in them often enough (29.64% frequency) to prove he’s no quitter.

Favorite Openings

• Pirc Defense — His favorite opening monster, winning 62.5% of his 16 games.
• King’s Pawn Opening, King’s Knight Variation — Where he scores a healthy 64.29% win rate.
• Vienna Game — A battle-hardened choice with a solid 62.5% success rate.

Not too fond of the Scotch Game or Van ’t Kruijs Opening, though — those win rates hovered below 25%. But hey, even the best struggle sometimes!

Notable Streaks & Records

Iqbal once dazzled the board with a 7-game winning streak, but has also endured the misery of an 8-game losing streak. Currently, his streaks are cooling off — no current winning streak, and a couple of losses in a row. Classic chess life.

Psychological Quirks & Patterns

If rumors of chess psychology were true, you’d know that Iqbal is a night owl ninja of the mind: his best time to play is around 6 PM, with his peak hourly win rate being an impressive 75% at that hour — maybe a cup of strong tea or just the magic hour! His tilt factor is a humble 8, so he mostly keeps his cool, but like anyone, he can get a bit flustered now and then.

Recent Battle Highlights

Victory: On May 30, 2025, playing white against Djjwub, Iqbal executed a beautiful checkmate in a fierce line of the Alekhine’s Defense that ended with a queen’s final flourish at chess.com.
Defeat: Earlier that day, he was taken down after only one move by the mysterious LVheu3y3645ktkt5i, reminding us all how even the sharpest swords can be blunted by the unexpected.

Overall

Whether dismantling defenses or facing unexpected upsets, Iqbal Mahmud Muzani plays rapid chess with passion, persistence, and just enough unpredictability to keep friends and foes alike on their toes. Stay tuned to see if he rises to new peaks or takes another swing at the throne—one move at a time!